🎥 Memphis wins derby, VAR in spotlight in Copa do Brasil | OneFootball

The first derby in the history of the Copa do Brasil ended with a Corinthians victory on Wednesday night (30).

There were two VAR interventions, a penalty save, and Memphis securing the 1-0 win at Neo Química Arena in front of 46,023 fans.

This was the first leg of the round of 16 in the competition.

The team that advances will earn R$ 4.7 million.

Emotion from the start 🔥

The first tense moment came in the 15th minute, with Memphis and Gustavo Gómez as protagonists.

At first, Wilton Pereira Sampaio didn't call a foul on the Palmeiras captain.

But he was called to review the play while watching the Corinthians' number 10 show the effects of the entry he received.

Wilton went to the monitor and returned with the decision: penalty for the Palmeiras captain and a yellow card for him.

The Corinthians fans' celebration wasn't complete thanks to Weverton, who made a good save on Yuri Alberto's penalty kick.

Palmeiras increased their production in the final part of the first half.

And only didn't score thanks to André Ramalho.

Attempts, Memphis, and more VAR

Most of the second half had Palmeiras working the ball better.

Corinthians tried - without success - to attack a well-positioned rival.

And then the first good Corinthians attack in the 2nd half resulted in a goal.

A perfect cross from Matheuzinho and freedom for Memphis to score (33').

The Palmeiras reaction was almost immediate. But there was confusion and then an offside call.

Palmeiras tried, but couldn't find the equalizer.

📊 Standings and schedule 📅

The return match will be next Wednesday (6) at Allianz Parque.

Corinthians have the advantage of a draw.

Palmeiras needs to win by two goals to advance in regular time.

A Palmeiras win by one goal will result in a penalty shootout.

Both teams will play again on Sunday (3) in the 18th round of the Brasileirão.

Corinthians (11th) will face Red Bull Bragantino (5th) at Itaquera.

While Palmeiras (3rd) will be the visiting team against Vitória (15th).

Photo: Cesar Greco/Palmeiras

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